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Youth sports can positively impact the lives of student athletes if the program values sportsmanship and adheres to the highest ethical and moral standards of sports.

Parents of student athletes can best serve the interests of their children by adhering to a Code of Conduct that upholds high standards of ethics and good sportsmanship.

From talking the talk to walking the walk, positive sport parenting is critical to creating an athletic experience that is healthy and rewarding for youth athletes.

Parents often do or say things that have unintended disastrous consequences for their youth athletes. Awareness is the key to creating a positive youth sports experience.

Most new coaches focus their time learning about the sport that they will be coaching. More important, coaches need to think about their philosophy toward coaching.

With 3.8 million sports related concussions sustained each year in the US, how can parents, athletes, and coaches work together to reduce concussions in youth sports?

Even the inexperienced can coach youth sports. Ten simple steps can make volunteering with youngsters very rewarding.

Sports participation has the potential to instill tremendous values and character traits in our young people.

Establishing a positive parent coach relationship is an important part of creating the best possible athletic experience for student athletes.

Positive coaching can affect more than the score of the game. It can build confidence, teach self-control, and keep kids in sports.

There are several theories as to why young athletes are incurring more overuse injuries. They include increased sport specialization, and a focus on year round sports.

If you or someone you know is considering a move to Frisco, Texas, then this text will provide the critical information needed to make an informed decision.

Prior to participating in school or local sports programs, parents need to be sure the program has safety policies in place as well as implement their own safety measures

Instilling the value of responsibility should be one of the primary goals of sports. Responsible behavior in sports can carry over to responsible behavior in other areas.

Upward sports leagues are a great alternative to recreational programs for Christian parents. It offers a chance for youth to pray, play, and learn, while having fun!

A proper warm up needs to include a carefully planned set of activities for the purpose of preparing the body for increased physical activity.

Before letting your child join the team, understand the most frequent injuries and their causes. Ask about equipment and availability of certified care.

Increasing sport specialization and overtraining may place young athletes at risk for overuse injuries. New recommendations have been released to reduce injuries.

Should you volunteer to coach your child's baseball, soccer or basketball team? Here are some things to consider before donning the coach's hat.

Helping children get in shape has become big business. Fitness training for kids is sweeping the country. But before you decide on a program, do the research first.

Parents everywhere want to know how to make their kids better athletes. The answer? Sit down and shut up, experts say.

Seven ways to raise a gracious loser and a humble winner.

Kids are often exposed to athletes behaving badly on highlights shows. Consequently, schools are starting to see similar behaviors crop up in gym class.

Former NFL players ask Congress to continue to apply pressure towards educating athletes, parents, and coaches about the possible lifelong side effects of concussions.

Children can easily become dehydrated, especially when active or playing sports in the summer heat. Parents, teachers and coaches need to watch for signs of dehydration.

Inactive kids are more likely to become obese adults, making it more likely they'll suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Exercise can prevent obesity.

A star athlete and record producer, Gourrier will forever remain synonymous with his chart-topping hit from 1968. It was a parody of the Beatles, "Lucy in the Sky".

A jury found that the maker of the Louisville Slugger aluminum bat did not adequately warn potential users of the risk of using the bat.

Being Coach Mom or Coach Dad can be rewarding but challenging. Here are some tips for being the best coach and one your children look up to.

The Lee County Community Tennis Association, USTA Florida, and local USPTA tennis Professionals held the 2008 5th-Grade Carnival/Tennis Block Party for 500 students.

Trauma to the brain results in many mood and behavior problems. Depression is frequently cited after a mild head injury due to frustration and loss of self esteem.

If exertional heat illness position statements and guidelines are followed, there should be no heat-related deaths in athletes. Adequate rest and hydration are the key.

Winning graciously can be as difficult to teach as losing graciously. Both require a degree of respect and self-control. The key is keeping sports in perspective.

Volunteer vacations provide rewarding experiences that make a difference. Use hands-on skills to serve meals in a shelter, help build a home, or clear trails in a forest.

Coaches are hired primarily for their knowledge and expertise of a sport. But keeping young athletes safe takes more than sport knowledge.

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Conventional wisdom has generally pronounced that kids and weight rooms don't mix, but that CW has changed radically.

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation improves the health, independence, and social integration of persons with disabilities through accessible sports and recreation programs.